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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In medieval Europe, if people wanted the answer to an important question, they would do which of the following?
(a) Think about their experiences and read scriptures.
(b) Ask their priest.
(c) Read scriptures and use logic.
(d) Read scriptures and pray.

2. Under the Modern Covenant, humans give up meaning for what?
(a) Economic growth.
(b) Power.
(c) Immortality.
(d) Wealth.

3. What economic and political system adheres to the principles of a free market?
(a) Capitalism.
(b) Communism.
(c) Authoritarianism.
(d) Socialism.

4. What kept people in the Middle Ages from making advances in science?
(a) Lack of money.
(b) Physical labor.
(c) Lack of education.
(d) A disorganized society.

5. What device is the U.S. army developing to improve a soldier's decision-making process?
(a) An immersion chamber.
(b) Implanted computer chips.
(c) An attention helmet.
(d) Virtual reality goggles.

6. What does Harari claim is necessary for scientific advancements?
(a) Humanism.
(b) Natural selection.
(c) Economic growth.
(d) Socialism.

7. What is the new species that will develop when Homo Sapiens is extinct?
(a) Homogeneous.
(b) Homo Erectus.
(c) Homo Deus.
(d) Superhumans.

8. How are scientists able to predict a person's desires and decisions?
(a) By learning about a person's past experiences.
(b) By using brain scanners.
(c) By reading facial expressions.
(d) By determining personality traits.

9. What experiment do scientists conduct in robo-rat laboratories?
(a) They train rats to perform mundane tasks.
(b) They control what rats do using implanted electrodes.
(c) They provide pleasant experiences for the rats.
(d) They test the rat's stamina.

10. What artificial organ was successfully tested by Yale University in 2014?
(a) Liver.
(b) Kidney.
(c) Pancreas.
(d) Heart.

11. What biometric information did Angelina Jolie use before having a double mastectomy?
(a) A blood screening panel.
(b) A full-body scan.
(c) An fMRI.
(d) Genetic testing.

12. What is Watson being trained to do to help the medical field?
(a) Diagnose diseases.
(b) Collect global health information.
(c) Brain surgery.
(d) Remote controlled surgery.

13. According to Harari, what makes people believe in imaginary entities like God?
(a) Agree with their beliefs.
(b) Make them sacrifice something.
(c) Give them a reward.
(d) Make passionate speeches.

14. For what purpose is the U.S. military experimenting with implanting computer chips in the brains of soldiers?
(a) To treat patients suffering from post-traumatic stress syndrome or PTSD.
(b) To control soldiers remotely.
(c) To lessen their fear during battle.
(d) To treat physical injuries sustained in battle.

15. According to Harari, what two things are being decoupled?
(a) Free will and determinism.
(b) Free will and consciousness.
(c) Intelligence and consciousness.
(d) Intelligence and value.

Short Answer Questions

1. Evolutionary humanism is based on the theory of which philosopher?

2. Why were animal rights activists concerned about the robo-rat experiments?

3. Science undermines liberalism and what other humanist belief?

4. Where does Harari say new religions will come from?

5. What did premodern humans believe their lives gained for giving up power?

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